Engine-Codes - Buick - P0961 BUICK

P0961 BUICK Code - Line Pressure Control Solenoid System Performance

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|What are the Possible Causes of the P0961 BUICK Code?

  • Faulty Control Solenoid Valve Assembly
  • Control Solenoid Valve Assembly harness is open or shorted
  • Control Solenoid Valve Assembly circuit poor electrical connection

|How to Fix the P0961 BUICK Code?

Start by checking the "Possible Causes" listed above. Visually inspect the related wiring harness and connectors. Check for damaged components and look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded connector's pins.

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|What is the cost to diagnose the P0961 BUICK code?

Labor: 1.0

The cost to diagnose the P0961 BUICK code is 1.0 hour of labor. The auto repair's diagnosis time and labor rates vary by location, vehicle's make and model, and even your engine type. Most auto repair shops charge between $75 and $150 per hour.

|What are P0961 BUICK code possible symptoms?

  • Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)

|What Does the P0961 BUICK Code Mean?

The line Pressure Control (PC) solenoid is part of the control solenoid (w/body and TCM) valve assembly and is not serviced separately. The line PC solenoid regulates the transmission fluid pressure. The Transmission Control Module (TCM) varies the current to normally high line PC solenoid valve from 0.1 amp for maximum line pressure, to 1.1 amps for minimum line pressure.

Line Pressure Control Solenoid System Performance

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